Today's Stories from the Retrospect Archive
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Three-Dimensional Chess. Players: Taiwan’s Martial Law, United Nations Declaration of Human Rights, Me
From 1965-67, I studied Chinese in Taiwan, Republic of China. Although I was a dedicated student, I found myself more [...]
How I Got My Equity Card
I have graduated from college. I have graduated from acting school. I am a professional actor. Or I would be a professional [...]
Brenner’s Bakery
I’m still in touch with my best friend whom I’ve known since 1954. Every time we talk or get together, even if [...]
The Day the World Was a Kingdom
Retrospect – The Day I Became a Knight By Kevin J. W. Driscoll (c) 2025 Picture this: I was eight years old, and my [...]
Aloha Honeymoon
After a series of hula dances and fire twirling, the emcee invited all the newlyweds up on the stage to be congratulated. [...]
The Gurney
The Gurney Like many parents I’m sure, we made several trips to the ER when our child was young. I remember once when our [...]
Rickety Trains and Small Planes
As the train progressed ... people boarded with fruit, produce, and the occasional chicken and goat.
2725 Haste Street
I couldn’t wait to move out of my parents’ house after high school. I had decided to take what is now referred to [...]
Walking Away from Home in my Weejuns
Weejuns represented my journey in college to becoming my own person.
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